What is the Unicode code point for Up-Left Arrow?

Encoded at U+2196 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The official Unicode name is "Up-Left Arrow".

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Up-Left Arrow Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Up-Left Arrow emoji?

Click the copy button next to the format you need — Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, or CSS — then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Q: Is the Up-Left Arrow emoji free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely in personal and commercial text. Vendor artwork is copyrighted, but the Unicode character itself is free to copy.

Symbols • U+2196 U+FE0F • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Up-Left Arrow emoji

Character↖️

HTML Entity↖️

Shortcode:up-left-arrow:

URL Encoded%E2%86%96%EF%B8%8F

CSS Escape\2196\FE0F

What does the Up-Left Arrow emoji mean?

↖️ is the Up-Left Arrow emoji from the Symbols collection. Like other Unicode emojis, it provides a compact visual shorthand for up-left arrow that enhances tone and clarity in digital communication. Technically it is encoded at Unicode code point U+2196 U+FE0F and was added in Emoji 1.0 (2015), so every up-to-date system can display and exchange it reliably. Because symbols are abstract, they are chosen for tone as much as meaning: a heart softens a message, a check clarifies completion, and a sparkle adds polish or celebration. On Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and other vendors the artwork differs slightly — colour palette, shading, and line weight change — but the core concept of up-left arrow stays identical, so the emoji remains universally readable. You can copy this emoji as the character itself (↖️), as an HTML entity (↖️), or as a shortcode (:up-left-arrow:) for platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for up-left arrow — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Up-Left Arrow emoji

In chat: Drop ↖️ into a sentence where you would normally write “up-left arrow” to add tone and visual interest.
On social media: Pair ↖️ with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
In documents and code: Use the HTML entity ↖️ or shortcode :up-left-arrow: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Symbols
Unicode code point	`U+2196 U+FE0F`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:up-left-arrow:`
HTML entity	`↖️`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays up-left arrow everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Up-Left Arrow mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+2196 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Up-Left Arrow".

How do I copy the Up-Left Arrow emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Up-Left Arrow emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Up-Left Arrow used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for up-left arrow in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render ↖️ with their own style, colour, and shading.